The Sewanee House: Serene Oasis 5 minutes from Campus

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Exceptional

6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 184010 sq ft

Popular amenities

Washer
Parking available
Gym
Pet friendly
Barbecue grill
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Sewanee, TN

Sewanee Natural Bridge
‪3 min drive‬
University of the South
‪7 min drive‬
Lake Cheston
‪12 min drive‬
Jasper, TN (APT-Marion County)
‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

2 Double Futons

Playroom / Bedroom

1 Twin Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

If you know Sewanee, this spacious home feels like part of the Mountain itself—a perfect retreat for alumnae reunions, family gatherings, book clubs, or a relaxing getaway with friends. Watch the sunset at Morgan's Steep, stroll the Perimeter Trail, explore Abbo’s Alley, or visit favorite spots like Stirlings and Shenanigans. Whether you’re here to relive cherished memories or create new ones, this home is the perfect base for your time on the Mountain. Book now and let Sewanee work its magic.

Property manager

Kathryn Kendrick

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Enjoy your own private retreat with the family! Sauna & Hot tub open 24/7/365! Plunge pool and outdoor shower are open seasonally Mid April - Mid Oct.

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Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Playroom, crib, pack n plays, 3 high chairs

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Events must be approved in advance

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40

Note from host: Events must be approved in advance

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Sewanee

Located in Sewanee, this vacation home is in the mountains. Cowan Railroad Museum and Expressions are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Franklin County Farmers Market and County Plaza Shopping Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Hammers and Hank Weddington Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cave exploring.

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Sewanee, TN

What's nearby

Sewanee Natural Bridge - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
University of the South - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
Lake Cheston - 12 min drive - 8.1 km
South Cumberland State Park - 20 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fiesta Grill Mexican Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
‪Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪Shenanigans - ‬5 min drive
‪Blue Chair - ‬6 min drive
‪Stirling's Coffee House - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sewanee House: Serene Oasis 5 minutes from Campus pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Sewanee House: Serene Oasis 5 minutes from Campus?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sewanee House: Serene Oasis 5 minutes from Campus?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sewanee House: Serene Oasis 5 minutes from Campus located?

This family-friendly Sewanee vacation home is located in the mountains, 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Sewanee Natural Bridge, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Angel Park and Elliot Park. Shoup Park and Manigault Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Feb 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and convenient to Sewanee

We loved the house and the back yard. We took our dogs and hung out by the fire pit at night. Perfect location near campus and several walking trails.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Dec 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas

We enjoyed our time there (especially the fire pit). Wasn’t quite big enough for all of us - might want to include a layout in listing. Plenty of room for all to spread out. Would recommend getting some serving bowls & a heater in primary bedroom.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek P.

Nov 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

We were delighted with the property.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

Nov 7, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful & Beautiful

We loved our time at The Sewanee House! There was plenty of room for all 13 of us, but our favorite place was the beautiful outdoor space in the back of the home. We spent hours out there! Great communication with our sweet host. We would love to stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne McKenzie M.

Oct 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sewanee House

We had a wonderful time! The property is amazing and perfect for large groups with children. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah R.

Oct 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Speechless

We could not have asked for a better place to stay to experience our first time in Tennessee. Kathryn, the host, was extremely communicative, and beyond nice. We booked this beautiful property to host our small wedding in the backyard and stayed here with some friends and family. The property is absolutely breathtaking, it was SO clean, and had so many things available for use including dishes and silverware and lots of room for groceries. I could go on and on about our stay here. If you’re questioning it, BOOK NOW. We cannot wait to come back here.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meadow S.

Sep 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

We enjoyed our stay. Large home with lots of space for games inside and out.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Laura G.

Sep 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outside area

This house was great. We had a group of 16 women and the beds were good and for the most part clean. Several lights in master bedroom did not work and we couldn’t find the coffee grinder listed but everything else was great! The outside area is majestic!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Aug 18, 2024

This place was perfect for my family of 17. We had permission to allow up to 40 people for a family gathering and there was so much room to roam outside in the lovely backyard. I could have stayed a week there. You will not be disappointed with the Sewanee House. Loved it.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby C.

Jul 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A must stay!!

We had an amazing stay here!! It was absolutely perfect.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

Jul 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Room for Everyone!

The kids loved the bedroom upstairs! Nice first impression when you walk into the foyer. All the beds were comfy. Plenty of room for 4 families. Beautiful setting in the woods.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

Mar 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our St. Paddy's Day Weekend

10 of us headed to unknown terrirtory--stayed in Sewanee to attend a concert (Irish band "Altan") at The Caverns. We wanted a place we could all be together (ha, we travel in a herd) and wanted a place where we would not disturb anyone as we love our music, competitive games (ha). This place was PERFECT! Extra clean, plenty of room, clear on what we needed to do on arrival/departure. Kathryn, property manager, was an awesome communicator, and appreciated her efforts in finding places to eat--we ate/drank Shenanigans and loved that place. Everyone had a great time and we would stay here again, but alas, other places to check off our bucket list (hey we are old but fun-loving).

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod V.

Jan 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sewanee House

Beautiful property, with all possible conveniences. Very well decorated.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

Dec 27, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

We absolutely loved our stay ! It is a wonderful property and well equiped

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H., Huntsville

Dec 20, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Getaway

We wanted to get away to Sewanee to celebrate our sons birthday. This was the perfect place with more than enough room for the 8 of us. The house had everything we needed and the most comfortable beds. Can't wait for another visit to the mountain.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasen B.

Dec 10, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Weekend Getaway!

This house was everything we could have asked for in a weekend getaway. We had 8 adults & 1 infant and we have everything we needed. The kitchen is amazingly stocked with the best appliances and cookware. It’s the perfect house to accommodate a large group and VERY children friendly. The communication with the property manager has been professional and super informative. We had no issues with appliances or cleanliness. We especially loved the sun room, and the large dining table!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

Nov 12, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of room and clean

We enjoyed our stay. Inside was clean and had plenty of room for us to spread out. Host was very responsive.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 24, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for friends and family!

Excellent stay all the way around. Gorgeous property and home - loved all the rooms and amenities. We cooked a big family dinner and had guests over on the back patio - perfect setting. The host was MORE than responsive - Kathryn let us take our family to the listing before our stay graciously. Highly recommend and will stay again next time in Sewanee. You wont be disappointed.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D., Santa Fe

Jul 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful large home

The location was great and the home was spacious and inviting for a large group. The kitchen was very well supplied with everything that we needed and the outdoor space was lovely. Comfortable beds and linens and plenty of privacy.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Jul 11, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

Great space to unwind and regather ourselves between events for our nieces wedding. Wish we had more time to just enjoy this beautiful home and all it had to offer. Great sleeping arrangements for three couples and 3 teens. Kathryn was a great host, with great communication and support for our trip. Thanks so much! And the yearbooks were a definite highlight - we were able to find a couple years for my brother and my dad. So neat!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karis G.

May 28, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home!

This house was absolute perfection. It is exactly as listed and has anything you could possibly need and more. We were in town for a family wedding and brought our adult children and grands. The house has a great layout. Two huge bedrooms upstairs with a shared bathroom. The master and two additional bedrooms are downstairs along with two day beds. All beds had super comfy mattresses and linens and their towels are super top quality. The master bathroom was bigger than some bedrooms I’ve been in at rentals with a bathtub as big as a hot tub. The dining areas were huge and the kitchen is so well stocked for a rental! Now, let’s talk about the beautiful and peaceful outdoor space. We wished we could have stayed out there the whole weekend. Enjoyed our coffee and breakfast outside each morning while the kids ran around and explored the huge yard. Birds and all kinds of critters to watch…total plus for our outdoorsy family. Extra large front load washer and dryer were super convenient so we all went home with clean clothes…love to not have dirty laundry upon arrival at home. Checkin and checkout were a breeze and Kathryn was a fantastic communicator. Finally, the beautiful fresh flowers they left for us were the icing on the cake. The most gorgeous and unexpected surprise. Just wish we could have seen the garden these gorgeous blooms came from. Don’t hesitate to book this exemplary home! Be sure to go see the overlook in town as well. Such a beautiful site!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nella B.

Apr 4, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect visit

This was our second stay at this home, and it was even better than the first stay. The owner has added additional furniture and decorations - and it is beautiful. Kathryn is an exceptional host and ensured that our stay was perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nella B.

Mar 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous home! Great location!

Kathryn’s home is beautiful and was very comfortable for our group of six. Very well stocked with everything that we needed - and located close to everything in Sewanee. We enjoyed hiking trails and lots of Sewanee baseball. Kathryn was very accommodating and responded quickly - even checking in the first day to make sure that we had everything that we needed. We have already booked our second trip to this wonderful home!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Jan 29, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend getaway

We have a group of friends since college that get together every year- and this was a great spot for it. Sewanee and Monteagle are beautiful, and this property is the perfect location to them. Plenty of space for a larger group! The host was so kind and accommodating. Thanks again for a lovely stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023